Designer Chris Verbeek talks about the evolution fair and the design industry

We talk to Chris Verbeek about the Design Industry, the Challenges, The Evolution Fair and what it takes to create best selling patterns for the Interior Décor Industry.
It was a pleasure to talk with the International designer Chris Verbeek today, Chris has a lifetimes experience, and creates Design collections for clients worldwide.
In Europe there are just a few opportunities to buy and sell designs at a platform where designers and clients meet in one focussed location, so Chris built his own show. The Evolution Fair organised by Chris Verbeek offers a new platform for business. Bringing together the Worlds leading design studios.
Today we are Talking trends, Designer Insights, the Future, the next Generation, and what inspires a designer to create the Best Selling collections for the Print Industry!
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